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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 251,553.06, 347,298.12 and 173,106.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 251,553.06, 347,298.12 and 173,106.18 is: 238,993.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    251,553.06 : 347,298.12 = 173,106.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    251,553.06/347,298.12 = 173,106.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    251,553.06x = 347,298.12 × 173,106.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    251,553.06x = 60,119,450,874.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 60,119,450,874.38/251,553.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 238,993.12

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